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Why I Started the Fashion Show
The reasons why I started the Fashion Show and Cultural Gala and why I think it is such a success!
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Nov 25, 2023


Business Woman of the Year
Women of the World's Founder and Executive Director was honored by Utah Business Magazine as a Business Woman of the Year.
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Sep 23, 2021


10th Annual Fashion Show
2010 First Annual Fashion Show It has become an iconic photo of women refugees in Utah. Women and girls standing together, in traditional...
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Mar 11, 2020


United Nations Thanks WoW Founder for Her Leadership at the UN Civil Societies Conference
Women of the World’s Founder and Executive Director was pleased to receive a gracious thank you note from the leadership of the UN Civil...
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Nov 2, 2019


The intersection of acting locally and thinking globally: The United Nations Civil Society Conferenc
Women of the World is excited to welcome civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and representatives of both the public and...
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Aug 21, 2019


Restoring Hope – Fashion Show Gala 2019
Every year, the Fashion show is an opportunity to highlight something displaced women can teach us. Last year we highlighted the harms...
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Jan 29, 2019


UNHCR Nansen Awards Ceremony – Geneva, Switzerland
The 2018 Nansen Award Ceremony hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees This last week marked a milestone for Women of...
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Oct 9, 2018


Samira Harnish Selected by UNHCR Americas Nansen Award Winner
The 2018 Nansen Award from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)...
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Sep 11, 2018


The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
“Affecting and utterly eye-opening, The Girl Who Smiled Beads is a powerful reminder of just how strong and indomitable the human spirit...
justin3103
Apr 7, 2018
Women of Courage concerts from my perspective
One of the members of the Canyon Singers, Nan McEntire, shares her impressions of the experience of singing in the Women of Courage...
justin3103
Mar 16, 2017


Modeling Our World – 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show
MARCH, 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show The 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show strove to model the world we desire: women from all...
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Mar 11, 2017
We Are All In This Together by Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski
“We Are All in this Together” Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s key note speech to the Women of the World Sixth Annual Celebration...
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Dec 10, 2016


Celebration of Refugee Women’s Success
Celebrating the success of our refugee ladies feels great and motivates the rest of the refugee community. For our 6th Annual Celebration...
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Dec 5, 2016
Bridging Gaps and Cultivating Foundation – A 12-week Program for Refugee High School Girls
Keep up to date on all of our activities… Learn more and Subscribe Module 1: Identity Self-Identity Social Justice Roots “My Story”...
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Sep 4, 2016
Founder Samira Harnish Awarded Ruby Award for Excellence in Women’s Advocacy
The customized solutions and the impact they are having on empowering refugee women were awarded today with a Ruby Award, by the...
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Mar 23, 2016
Mother’s Day With The Leonardo’s Community Connections
Mothers share a bond, whether they are mothers from Utah or from a war-torn country seeking refugee status. Women of the World and The...
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Mar 19, 2016


Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors
This year the 4th Annual Fashion Show was themed around the popular meme “Stepping Up.” Women of the World is constantly looking for ways...
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Mar 7, 2016
Stepping Up: Women of the World’s 4th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser
Women of the World celebrates the traditions of our new neighbors, we take pride in our place in the blend of community and culture, and...
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Feb 7, 2016


Remarks at Women of the World Awards Ceremony: Julie McAdams
I’m so pleased to join you today and to share in celebrating what Women of the World have accomplished. I was looking on Samira’s website...
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Dec 12, 2015
Fifth Annual Holiday Celebration of Refugee Success
Women of the World is excited to announce our Fifth Annual Celebration of Refugee Success WHEN: 12 December from 2 – 5 p.m. WHERE: The...
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Nov 15, 2015
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